Letter to an employee explaining that explicit consent is required if sensitive personal data is to be provided in a reference

When to use this model references letter

Use this model letter where you have received a reference request from a prospective employer seeking sensitive personal data about a former or current employee and your policy on giving references allows for this information to be provided.

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